The HowTo NetworkTech

How to Customize Your iPad Trackpad Settings

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iPadOS 18.4 - iPad Pro M4
You will need
iPad, Bluetooth or USB-C trackpad/mouse

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open Trackpad Settings

    Connect your trackpad to your iPad via Bluetooth or USB-C. Open the Settings app, scroll down the left sidebar, and tap General, then select Trackpad.

    Note: The Trackpad menu only appears in Settings when a pointing device is actively connected.
  2. 30 sec

    Set Tracking Speed

    Locate the Tracking Speed slider at the top of the menu. Drag the slider to the left for slower, more precise cursor movement or to the right for faster navigation.

  3. 30 sec

    Configure Natural Scrolling

    Toggle the Natural Scrolling switch to match your preference. When enabled, content tracks the movement of your fingers on the trackpad.

    Note: Disabling this will result in traditional desktop-style scrolling behavior.
  4. 30 sec

    Enable Tap to Click

    Toggle the Tap to Click switch to enable register clicks by lightly touching the trackpad surface. When disabled, you must physically press the trackpad until it clicks.

  5. 30 sec

    Set Two-Finger Secondary Click

    Toggle the Two-Finger Secondary Click switch to define how context menus are triggered. With this enabled, tapping the trackpad with two fingers mimics a right-click.